DETROIT LIONS CALENDAR AND RESULTS
Fri, Aug 10 7:30 PM ET
Fri Aug 17
2011 OVERALL NFL RANKINGS
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| 2012 Preseason Schedule | ||||||
| WK | DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT/TIME (ET) | RESOURCES | ||
| 1 | Fri, Aug 10 | 7:30 PM | Tickets | |||
| 2 | Fri, Aug 17 | 8:00 PM FOX | Tickets | |||
| 3 | Sat, Aug 25 | 7:00 PM | Tickets | |||
| 4 | Thu, Aug 30 |
| 7:00 PM | Tickets | ||
| 2012 Regular Season Schedule | ||||||
| WK | DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT/TIME (ET) | RESOURCES | ||
| 1 | Sun, Sep 9 | 1:00 PM FOX | Tickets | |||
| 2 | Sun, Sep 16 | 8:20 PM NBC | Tickets | |||
| 3 | Sun, Sep 23 | 1:00 PM FOX | Tickets | |||
| 4 | Sun, Sep 30 | 1:00 PM FOX | Tickets | |||
| 5 | BYE WEEK | |||||
| 6 | Sun, Oct 14 | 1:00 PM FOX | Tickets | |||
| 7 | Mon, Oct 22 | 8:30 PM | Tickets | |||
| 8 | Sun, Oct 28 |
| 1:00 PM FOX | Tickets | ||
| 9 | Sun, Nov 4 | 1:00 PM FOX | Tickets | |||
| 10 | Sun, Nov 11 | 1:00 PM FOX | Tickets | |||
| 11 | Sun, Nov 18 | 1:00 PM FOX | Tickets | |||
| 12 | Thu, Nov 22 |
| 12:30 PM CBS | Tickets | ||
| 13 | Sun, Dec 2 | 1:00 PM CBS | Tickets | |||
| 14 | Sun, Dec 9 | 8:20 PM NBC | Tickets | |||
| 15 | Sun, Dec 16 | 4:05 PM FOX | Tickets | |||
| 16 | Sat, Dec 22 |
| 8:30 PM | Tickets | ||
| 17 | Sun, Dec 30 |
| 1:00 PM FOX | Tickets | ||
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Lions: Dream/nightmare scenarios
Yes, the start of training camps is two months away, but it’s never too early to consider the coming season. A look at the best-case and worst-case scenarios for the Detroit Lions in 2012.
about 2 days ago | Kevin Seifert | NFC North Blog -
The beneficiary of Avril's absence

Who has a bigger role thanks to Cliff's negotiations?
about 2 days ago | Rumor Central -
Detroit Lions face plenty of offseason decisions in 2013
about 2 days ago | MLive.com
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BBAO: Working for the weekend
We're Black and Blue All Over: The vast majority of you pleaded for the continuation of BBAO in responding to last week's suggestion request, so I will of course oblige. The Friday heading into Memorial Day weekend, however, is going to be a bit thin.
about 2 days ago | Kevin Seifert | NFC North Blog -
Over-under on Detroit Lions' 2012 wins set at 9.5 by Las Vegas sports books
about 3 days ago | MLive.com
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Avril's negotiations

Have the two sides moved any closer?
about 3 days ago | Rumor Central -
Report: Lions, Avril separated by $2 million per season
about 3 days ago | Detroit Free Press
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Skip Bayless picks the '12 NFC North title
Green Bay Packers fans have loved ESPN's Skip Bayless for years, especially for his analysis of quarterback Aaron Rodgers' play. So I'm sure they'll be thrilled to hear who Skip has picked to win the NFC North in 2012.
about 3 days ago | Kevin Seifert | NFC North Blog -
NHL 13 Cover Vote: Pavel Datsyuk Eliminated
about 3 days ago | SB Nation
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Video: Can Bears win NFC North?
Stephen A. Smith, Skip Bayless and Herm Edwards debate whether the Bears can win their division this season.
about 3 days ago |
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Nick Fairley Arrested Again
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Nick Fairley Arrested Again
Lions' DT Nick Fairley has been arrested for DUI and attempting to elude police.Tags: SportsCenter, John Clayton - Top Five Wide Receivers With The Best Hands
Top Five Wide Receivers With The Best Hands
Tim Hasselbeck reacts to Jim Harbaugh's comments about Michael Crabtree and discusses the top five wide receivers with the best hands in the NFL.Tags: SportsCenter, Tim Hasselbeck, Wide Receivers, Hands, WR, Jim Harbaugh - NFL Draft Intriguing Players
NFL Draft Intriguing Players
Todd McShay examines three players who could be gems and looks ahead to top prospects for the 2013 NFL Draft.Tags: NFL Draft, Brandon Boykin, Dwight Bentley, Chris Rainey, Matt Barkley, Landry Jones, Logan Thpmas, Todd McShay, SportsCenter
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2012 DRAFT PICKS
| RD | PK(OVR) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23(23) | R. Reiff | OT | Iowa |
| 2 | 22(54) | R. Broyles | WR | Oklahoma |
| 3 | 22(85) | D. Bentley | - | Louisiana-Lafayette |
| 4 | 30(125) | R. Lewis | - | Oklahoma |
| 5 | 3(138) | T. Whitehead | - | Temple |
| 5 | 13(148) | C. Greenwood | - | Albion |
| 6 | 26(196) | J. Green | - | New Mexico State |
| 7 | 16(223) | T. Lewis | - | Oklahoma |
2011 Team Leaders
| PASSING | ATT | COMP | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | 663 | 421 | 5038 | 41 |
| Shaun Hill | 3 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | AVG | TD |
| Jahvid Best | 84 | 390 | 4.6 | 2 |
| Kevin Smith | 72 | 356 | 4.9 | 4 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | AVG | TD |
| Calvin Johnson | 96 | 1681 | 17.5 | 16 |
| Brandon Pettigrew | 83 | 777 | 9.4 | 5 |
2011 NFC North STANDINGS
INJURIES
| PLAYER | POS | DATE | STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Best | RB | 5/22 | Prob. |
| J. Best | RB | 5/21 | Ques. |
| M. Leshoure | RB | 5/21 | Ques. |
| R. Broyles | WR | 5/21 | Prob. |
| M. Leshoure | RB | 5/20 | Ques. |
FREE AGENTS
| PLAYER | POS | FA TYPE | 2012 TEAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Avril | DE | Franchised | |
| J. Backus | OT | UFA | Lions |
| B. Carpenter | LB | UFA | Patriots |
| E. Coleman | S | UFA | Lions |
| R. Davis | WR | UFA | |
| L. Davis | OG | UFA | |
| I. Ekejiuba | LB | UFA | |
| A. Fluellen | DT | UFA | Lions |
| B. Graham | P | UFA | Lions |
| C. Harris | S | UFA | |
| S. Hill | QB | UFA | Lions |
| S. Hill | DT | RFA | Lions |
| C. Hilliard | OT | RFA | Lions |
| D. Levy | LB | RFA | |
| B. McDonald | CB | UFA | |
| M. Morris | RB | UFA | |
| D. Muhlbach | LS | UFA | Lions |
| A. Palmer | LB | Released | Lions |
| K. Smith | RB | UFA | Lions |
| D. Stanton | QB | UFA | NY Jets |
| M. Stovall | WR | UFA | |
| S. Tulloch | LB | UFA | Lions |
| E. Wright | CB | UFA | Buccaneers |



